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Jeffrey W. Shaw
Judge · Gloucester Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving since April 30, 2010, and currently acting as Presiding Judge for the Gloucester Circuit Court
- Previous roles: Partner, Dusewicz, Soberick & Shaw (1999–2009) Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, Hampton, VA (1996–1999) Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Hampton, VA (1993–1996)
- Listed as Presiding Judge for the Gloucester Circuit Court and also appears on the judicial roster for New Kent Circuit Court
- His work as a Commonwealth’s Attorney involved prosecuting cases at the state level, and his partnership in a Gloucester County law firm provided extensive civil and commercial litigation experience
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law — J.D. (1992)
- Georgia Institute of Technology — B.A. (1988)
Additional information
- Elected: April 30, 2010, by the Virginia General Assembly.
- Before joining the judiciary, Judge Shaw built a legal career in public service and private practice.
- Judge Shaw presides over the 9th Judicial Circuit, which includes the cities of Charles City, Williamsburg, and Poquoson, and the counties of Gloucester, James City, King William, King and Queen, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, and York.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
Statewide
Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.
Most courts in Virginia do not allow you to bring a cell phone or other electronic device into the building.Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗
Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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